Today's News
Today's News - April 9, 2013
**KBB in the News**
Smaller SUVs driving auto sales
The Detroit News
GM hopes to woo new customers with Impala, sets 70% retail sales goal
The Detroit News
Toyota goes tablet-first for new Toyota.com
Media Post
Leaner, fitter GM emerges in fighting form after bailout
Toledo Blade
The electric car is dead all over again
Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/whats-holding-affordable-electric-cars-back-2013-4
**KBB Editorial**
Honda MPV Concept teased for Shanghai
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/honda-mpv-concept-teased-for-shanghai/2000009250/
Acura Crossover Concept gets Shanghai preview
http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/acura-crossover-concept-gets-shanghai-preview/2000009249/
First 2014 Corvette drop-top brings $1 million at charity auction
Volvo unveils revolutionary new diesel fuel-injection technology
**Top News**
Ford Focus grabs global sales crown as world buys small
Ford says Focus was world’s best-selling auto nameplate in 2012
Ford Focus ranked as world's top-selling car; Toyota Corolla second
http://www.latimes.com/business/autos/la-fi-hy-ford-focus-top-seller-20130409,0,1720128.story
GM predicts sales growth for Impala, large-sedan segment
Chevrolet Impala seeks fresh glory
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/08/chevrolet-impala-gm-general-motors/2055269/
**OEM/Vehicle News**
BMW widens sales lead over Audi as Mercedes gains expand
Fiat says it has enough cash to buy remainder of Chrysler
Fisker preparing to file Chapter 11 as soon as this week, report says
Wheelchair van makers see growth
Chrysler recalling 9,000 '13 Ram trucks
**Dealer/Industry News**
DealerRater, vAuto partner to integrate more than 1 million dealer reviews
Webb: Used retail sales to establish all-time high by 2015
http://www.autoremarketing.com/wholesale/webb-used-retail-sales-establish-all-time-high-2015
Introducing the 97-month car loan
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323646604578403191117526644.html
Startup company envisions auctions for CAFE credits
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Manning back for Buick Verano
Mark LaNeve called upon to help stem Lincoln sales slide
http://adage.com/article/news/mark-laneve-called-stem-lincoln-sales-slide/240774/
How Subaru fell in love and never looked back
http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/how-subaru-fell-love-and-never-looked-back-148475
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